Prashant Goyal
Indian Administrative Service
New Delhi,DL
Summary
Senior civil servant with over 30 years of leadership experience, including 17+ years in Public Finance (Budgeting, Taxation, Expenditure, Disinvestment, Finance Commission, Banking & Infrastructure Finance), Commerce, Multilateral Development Banks, and Infrastructure. Pioneered reforms in public policy, PPPs, e-governance, and sustainable urban transport. Represented India at MDBs and led large-scale infrastructure projects (incl. Power, Water, and Public Works).
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Addl. Chief Secretary (Transport & IT)
Government of NCT of Delhi
03.2024 - Current
- Led Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0 and Delhi Aggregator Policy for 100% vehicle electrification by 2030; introduced e-buses and e-autos for last-mile connectivity on an OPEX Model
- Strengthened Delhi Metro's financial sustainability; proposed a Congestion Pricing framework
- Created a blueprint of an Urban Metropolitan Transport Authority for integrated transport systems in Delhi
- Launched Big Data-based bus route rationalisation and AI/ML grievance redressal system; built an integrated Transport Stack (with JICA) linking public buses, Metro, toll gates, and Rapid Rail
- Initiated real-time traffic enforcement using 500+ ANPR cameras, synced them with the VAHAN database at fuel outlets; convinced CAQM to issue a No-fuel policy for End-of-Life vehicles
Member, 5th UT Finance Commission
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Submitted report to Ministry of Home Affairs on devolution of taxes to local bodies and improving fiscal management framework in Union Territories
Principal Secretary (Industry & Urban Development)
Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Drafted Industrial Land Allotment, Logistics and Start-up Policies
- Negotiated first FDI project (₹ 500 Cr) with EMAAR Group
- Led strategic disinvestment of J&K Cements, a State PSU and outsourced 11 tourism assets (varied PPP models); RFP floated (DBFOT Model) for world-class amusement park
- Eliminated 3100+ G2B/G2C compliances to improve Ease of Doing Business
Principal Secretary (Finance & IT)
Government of Puducherry
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Finalised the State Budget for FY2022-23; reduced debt/ GSDP to a manageable 21%
- Scrutinised all expenditure, revenue mobilisation and debt raising proposals
- Introduced Aadhar-backed unified database of citizens to eliminate duplication/fraud in welfare schemes
Senior Advisor to Executive Director
Asian Development Bank
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Company Overview: Manila
- Supported 7-country constituency (India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan)
- Reviewed project and investment proposals; advised on finance & development strategy
- Drafted strategic inputs for the Developing Countries' Group
- Manila
Joint Secretary (Multilateral Institutions)
Deptt. of Economic Affairs, Min. of Finance, Govt. of India
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Represented India at MDBs/ MFIs (AIIB, NDB, AfDB, IBRD and UN Bodies of UNDP & GEF)
- Oversaw project appraisals and India's strategic engagement in MDBs
- India's Executive Director in IFAD and Alternate Director in NDB and AIIB
- Board Director: SPMCIL, Oriental Bank of Commerce
Joint Secretary (Budget)
Deptt. of Economic Affairs, Min. of Finance, Govt. of India
09.2015 - 04.2018
- Contributed to drafting of Union Budget for 3 years from 2016-17 to 2018-19
- Managed the Government of India's Public Debt and Contingent Liabilities
- Administer the Small Savings Collections and Investments
Secretary (Power & Law)
Government of Goa
07.2014 - 08.2015
- Finalised GIS/IT enablement, DPRs for power transmission and distribution infrastructure
- Structured renewable energy sourcing and non-tariff revenue
Commissioner Value Added Tax
Government of NCT of Delhi (GNCTD)
10.2012 - 06.2014
- Mobilised around ₹18000 Crores (70% of revenues) for GNCTD
- Spearheaded sub-committees, which finalised GST modalities
- Led design of tax intelligence software
- Awards: CSI E-Governance Award for Tax Intelligence System
Member (Finance)
Delhi Jal Board, Government of NCT of Delhi
08.2010 - 03.2013
- Oversaw PPP and externally-aided urban water and sewerage projects
- Finalised standard General and Special Conditions of Contract for water and sewerage projects
- Awards: Global Water Intelligence's Award for PPP projects in water distribution; Computer Society of India's Recognition for strengthening Revenue Management System
Director
Department of Commerce, Government of India
06.2005 - 07.2010
- Handled WTO, IPR, tariff & non-tariff barriers to trade negotiations
- Spearheaded bilateral trade negotiations (incl. FTAs with South Korea, Japan, China)
Earlier Roles
08.1995 - 05.2005
- Held diverse administrative roles in revenue, public works, health, education, land planning, and urban development
- Chaired District Rural & Urban Development Agencies
- Administrator, Chandigarh Cooperative Bank
Education
Certificate - Microeconomic & Macroeconomic Principles
Univ. of California, Irvine
PGDM - Public Policy & Management
IIM Bangalore
06.2004 - 03.2006
Master of Arts - Economics
Annamalai University
06.2002 - 05.2004
PGDM - Financial Management
IGNOU
BTech - Electrical & Electronics
National Institute of Technology, Jaipur
08.1984 - 03.1989
Skills
MS Word
Publications
- Columnist, The Economic Times, trade, tax, and infrastructure
- Dissertation, Power Distribution Reforms in Delhi, IIM Bangalore, 01/01/06
Training
- Infrastructure Finance & PPPs (IIM Ahmedabad)
- Trade & FTA Policy (WTO, KOICA)
- Indirect Taxes (IIM Bangalore)
- IPR & Negotiations (WIPO, CUTS)
- FIDIC Contracts & Dispute Management (JICA)
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/25/67
Timeline
Addl. Chief Secretary (Transport & IT)
Government of NCT of Delhi
03.2024 - Current
Member, 5th UT Finance Commission
01.2024 - 06.2025
Principal Secretary (Industry & Urban Development)
Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir
10.2022 - 02.2024
Principal Secretary (Finance & IT)
Government of Puducherry
10.2021 - 09.2022
Senior Advisor to Executive Director
Asian Development Bank
09.2019 - 09.2021
Joint Secretary (Multilateral Institutions)
Deptt. of Economic Affairs, Min. of Finance, Govt. of India
04.2018 - 08.2019
Joint Secretary (Budget)
Deptt. of Economic Affairs, Min. of Finance, Govt. of India
09.2015 - 04.2018
Secretary (Power & Law)
Government of Goa
07.2014 - 08.2015
Commissioner Value Added Tax
Government of NCT of Delhi (GNCTD)
10.2012 - 06.2014
Member (Finance)
Delhi Jal Board, Government of NCT of Delhi
08.2010 - 03.2013
Director
Department of Commerce, Government of India
06.2005 - 07.2010
PGDM - Public Policy & Management
IIM Bangalore
06.2004 - 03.2006
Master of Arts - Economics
Annamalai University
06.2002 - 05.2004
Earlier Roles
08.1995 - 05.2005
BTech - Electrical & Electronics
National Institute of Technology, Jaipur
08.1984 - 03.1989
PGDM - Financial Management
IGNOU
Certificate - Microeconomic & Macroeconomic Principles
Univ. of California, Irvine
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